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One hundred years ago, a 23-year-old Black woman changed the course of history forever.
In @TeenVogue, on her birthday, I honor the legacy of Dr. Sadie Alexander and why her becoming America’s First Black Economist matters for all of us #econtwitter. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/who-was-sadie-alexander-first-black-woman-economist-us
In @TeenVogue, on her birthday, I honor the legacy of Dr. Sadie Alexander and why her becoming America’s First Black Economist matters for all of us #econtwitter. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/who-was-sadie-alexander-first-black-woman-economist-us
Dr. Sadie Alexander received her PhD in Economics @Penn in 1921, but couldn't practice because racism and sexism. Her thesis centered the livelihood of Black people.
To put that into perspective, Alexander got her PhD just a month or so before the burning of Black Wall Street.
To put that into perspective, Alexander got her PhD just a month or so before the burning of Black Wall Street.
Dr. Alexander was the queen of firsts. She was the first:
- president of @dstinc1913
- woman who held office in @nationalbar
- Black woman to graduate from @pennlaw @PennBLSA
- Black Woman Lawyer in PA
She literally BLAZED trails for EVERYONE, especially marginalized people.
- president of @dstinc1913
- woman who held office in @nationalbar
- Black woman to graduate from @pennlaw @PennBLSA
- Black Woman Lawyer in PA
She literally BLAZED trails for EVERYONE, especially marginalized people.
Aside from her professional firsts, Alexander started off as a young activist and continued by:
- helping to desegregate the military
- marching in Selma @ava alongside MLK Jr.
- pushing for economic inclusion and political justice
She lived and breathed #BlackLivesMatter
.
- helping to desegregate the military
- marching in Selma @ava alongside MLK Jr.
- pushing for economic inclusion and political justice
She lived and breathed #BlackLivesMatter
.
This year, Dr. Sadie Alexander's HERSTORY will be celebrated in several ways in exploring how she laid the groundwork for Black women in economic policy such as @drlisadcook @CeciliaERouse @joelle_gamble (all BW in @Transition46) cc @TheEconomist: https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2020/12/19/economists-are-rediscovering-a-lost-heroine
Dr. @Nina_EBanks will be releasing two books this summer about Dr. Alexander with @yalepress : a biography and a volume of her speeches and writings.
As president @NEAEcon , she will be leading out celebrations all year #ASSA2021 #econtwitter
https://neaecon.org/2020/12/08/2021-assa-sessions-100-years-of-african-american-economists/
As president @NEAEcon , she will be leading out celebrations all year #ASSA2021 #econtwitter
https://neaecon.org/2020/12/08/2021-assa-sessions-100-years-of-african-american-economists/
The @SadieCollective will also be commemorating Alexander's with ( @dionnewarwick approved) #SACE2021 on February 19-20, 2020 featuring some amazing Black women such as @uche_blackstock @dambisamoyo @erikahjames @JordanBHarrod and more.
Register here: http://bit.ly/38WMBE0 !
Register here: http://bit.ly/38WMBE0 !
Finally, in honor of Dr. Alexander’s birthday, here is a list of 50 Black Women and Black women-led organizations in economics & related fields to follow in 2021 #EconTwitter. Some are emerging, others established.
All should be elevated and amplified.
https://twitter.com/i/lists/1345047577557950464
All should be elevated and amplified.
https://twitter.com/i/lists/1345047577557950464
As always, thank you @allegrakirkland @TeenVogue for giving me a platform to talk about Black women who inspire me.
After reading this article, be sure to check out my ode to @drlisadcook @AEASPmsu and her amazing legacy #econtwitter #academictwitter: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/economist-lisa-cook-joe-biden-transition
After reading this article, be sure to check out my ode to @drlisadcook @AEASPmsu and her amazing legacy #econtwitter #academictwitter: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/economist-lisa-cook-joe-biden-transition
If you'd like to share a story about how Dr. Sadie Alexander inspires you, feel free to use the hashtag #ThankYouSadie! Would love to hear from those involved with @dstinc1913 #DST1913 #DST @PennBLSA @penn and leaders and institions such as @Sifill_LDF @Spelman_Econ @HowardEcon
On her birthday, I also want to re-share that in 2023, I will be publishing the FIRST children's book about Dr. Sadie Alexander EVER with @HMHKids called 'KNOCK THOSE DOORS DOWN!'
This book follows the 1948 comic published by @NatUrbanLeague and @dstinc1913 @penn @PennBLSA!
This book follows the 1948 comic published by @NatUrbanLeague and @dstinc1913 @penn @PennBLSA!
Another excellent read by @MayAmoyaw who is a soror @dstinc1913: https://medium.com/@mayamoyaw/thank-you-ms-sadie-476581fbdf20
I would love to see some notable Black folx amplify this important history, especially @dstinc1913 sorors! @dionnewarwick @MCHammer @kmichelle @itsgabrielleu @kerrywashington @shondarhimes @ava @MsPackyetti @MatthewACherry and others!
For those interested in @Nina_EBanks work please refer to this h/t @RhondaVSharpe #EconTwitter #ASSA2021: https://twitter.com/RhondaVSharpe/status/1345408346233458689?s=20
Here for, @MatthewACherry, just someone I really really admire, sharing my book release. Day is officially made.
Ay @ava found this! Ms. Ava, I have a movie idea I want to pitch and I'm shooting my shot now lol if you're down to chat offline, let me know!
my agent and editor @lwcampoli @litwitlow looking at this love for Sadie Alexander getting like #ThankYouSadie:
#EconTwitter #AcademicTwitter My @tiktok_us debut is featuring none other than Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander herself! Follow me on tiktok @itsafronomics https://www.tiktok.com/@itsafronomics?lang=en:
